Know your Windows® Phone 7 in a better way

During the times of Yore, sailors used to map their ways through sea to reach their destination. But, it was only the best planned map that helped the sailor to discover the country he was heading to. It is rightly said that to get the best of anything, one has to execute a proper plan. The best plan often encloses certain tips and tricks that will keep us a way ahead of others. Tips and tricks do make a difference in any work we pursue. The technical world of today is no exception. Any newly launched technology can be handled in a much better way if we learn the tips and tricks to make the best use of it. To establish the fact, let us discuss about the much hyped products of Windows Phone 7. With the new operating system hosting the device, there are ample of tips and tricks for its better usage. Following are some of the tips that can help you to master the product in a much better way:

1. Three-in-one calculator -The integrated calculator can be used as a scientific calculator by rotating the device left and right.

2. Launch camera while locked - You can capture a photo by pressing the camera button for three seconds while the device is locked to take a quick snapshot. It won’t let you miss a photo-worthy moment.

3. Remove, rearrange apps - Remove any app from the start screen by just pressing and holding on it, then just tap the icon at the top-right corner. Now for rearranging an icon, just tap and drag it to the preferred location.

4. Add a contact or website to the start screen - Just go to the website to be added and zoom on the area of the page to be displayed as the icon. Next, tap the three dots at the bottom and choose the Pin to start.
For adding a contact to the start screen, first go to People. Now tap and hold the contact you would prefer to add and choose Pin to start.

5. Learn the settings> - Windows Phone 7 comprises of two omnipresent features – the three dots and long pressing. Nearly every app has the three dots; these allow you to access a menu full of settings.

Long pressing is similar to right-clicking. To access added options for a particular element (e.g., calendar item), just press it to find out a menu of options.

The tips and tricks mentioned above can help you access your device with much ease and expertise. So try and implement the tips to get a better hang over yourÂ Windows phone 7Â and take pride in device you own.